3 Best Hiking Trails in Charleston, SC

“Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is a well-known hiking trail located on a swampy spot off the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the South Carolina capital. The site features a 3.2-kilometer loop trail near Charleston, taking an average of 36 minutes to complete. The elevation gain on the trail is approximately 13 meters. Visitors can tour the Adventure, Charleston's only 17th-century replica sailing ship, see cannon fire and observe otters, bears, bison, and other animals in the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo. There are also 80 acres of gardens on the grounds, including a magnificent live oak corridor and the Legare Waring House. The Legare Waring House, one of Charleston's favorite venues for weddings and other special events, combines historic elegance with distinctive and flexible space.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Clean and Maintained
• Breathtaking Spots
• Picnic Shelters Available.”

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“West Ashley Park is a well-maintained hiking trail in Charleston, South Carolina. The total length of the trail is 5.2 miles. The elevation gain of the trail is 16 feet. The trail is out and back type. The total trail time taken is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. The park opened in 2000 to the public, but progress on new features at the park continued. By 2001, the park included four baseball fields and four soccer fields. The park has bicycle and pedestrian trails crisscrossing the property to Church Creek. The park has amenities like an athletic field, baseball field, basketball court, football field, pavilion, picnic areas, picnic tables, playground, trails, and trash cans.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Picnic Tables Available
• Has Baseball Field
• Playground Swings Available.”

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“James Island County Park is a popular hiking trail destination in Charleston, SC. The total trail length is 3.5 miles, generally considered an easy route, with an elevation gain of approximately 13 feet. The park features 4 miles of paved trails and 1 mile of dirt paths. Picnic tables are available throughout the park, with the greatest concentration at the Picnic Center. The playground has an accessible surface with many accessible play structures. Saltwater fishing and crabbing are possible from the tidal stream dock. There's gravel parking near the entrance to the dog park, which has a grassy, unimproved surface. The campground offers accessible campsites, a bathhouse, and a store. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Has Dog Park
• Picnic Tables Available
• Playground Swings Available.”

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